PWDA - People with Disability Australia

PWDA submission NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee: Third Round

PWDA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee’s (EAC) third consultation on supports under review.

My life changed after brain injury, but it is still a good life: InFocus with Mandy

PWDA’s member Mandy, lives in Victoria and shares her story of having an Acquired Brain Injury as part of our InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign.

“In 2026, we need to change this culture”: InFocus with Nathan

PWDA’s member Nathan as part of the InFocus: Queer and Disabled campaign shared a video story while at Mardi Gras 2026.

Dan Stubbs shaking hands with the Hon Maree Edwards MP, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. After he was sworn in as Public Advocate

How losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacy

PWDA Member Dan Stubbs is Victoria’s Public Advocate shared his story on the When I Was Young podcast of how losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacy.

PWDA group before the march at Mardi Gras

PWDA put queer disabled people In Focus at Mardi Gras

PWDA members and staff joined the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade under the banner InFocus: Queer & Disabled.

Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights Act

PWDA joined a representative organisations in statement on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights Act.

NDIS Planning Framework consultation documents

PWDA submission on the NDIS Rules: New Framework Planning

PWDA submission to NDIS Rules: Public Consultation on New Framework Planning (NFP) following consultation with PWDA members and community

Join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group for City of Ryde

People with Disability Australia and City of Ryde invite people with disability to join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group.

Clear and complete consultation needed on NDIS planning reforms

PWDA joined Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) in a call for clear and complete consultation on NDIS planning reforms

What are the NDIS reforms, and why are they happening?

Early January, the National Cabinet agreed to a major package of disability and health reforms. These changes affect how the NDIS works, who it supports, and the services that will sit alongside it.